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About
AVCO Roofing is an East Texas roofing contractor founded in Tyler in 2007 by Donnie Parkinson. Heath Hicks acquired the business in 2014 and has grown it to a team of more than 100 people. The Longview office at 127 South Spur 63 is one of several AVCO locations, alongside the Tyler head office, Sulphur Springs, and a Carrollton office covering the greater DFW area.
The company handles residential and commercial roof replacement and repair, storm and hail damage work, multi family and new construction roofing, and rubber (flat) roofing. AVCO states it has completed more than 9,000 roofing projects and includes a 5 year labor warranty on roof replacements. It has been a BBB Accredited Business since 2007 and carries an A+ BBB rating.
This Longview record is registered with RCAT under Commercial and Residential Roofing License 03-0306, with Ronnie Lollar listed as the RCAT contact and a member since date of 2016. Texas issues no state roofing licence, so RCAT standing plus current proof of general liability and workers compensation insurance is the practical way for a homeowner to vet a roofer here.
Highlights
Full branch office in Longview at 127 South Spur 63, with its own Google Business Profile, not a virtual address
Part of an East Texas company operating since 2007 with a team of more than 100
Reports over 9,000 completed roofing projects across East Texas, North Texas and DFW
5 year labor warranty included on roof replacements
Serving Longview, Gregg County, Texas and 6 more areas shown on the map. View on Google Maps ›
Insurance & credential verification
Texas does not issue a state roofing license, so we verify companies the way homeowners actually can: confirming insurance coverage, checking RCAT (Roofing Contractors Association of Texas) status, and checking city or county registration where the local jurisdiction requires one. Every credential below links to the actual issuing organization's own public lookup — don't just take our checkmark for it. Always ask for a current certificate of insurance before signing any contract.
CompanyAVCO Roofing Commercial
InsuranceNot verified by us (we hold no certificate for this company — ask them for a current COI before signing)
City/county registration
Not checked for LongviewTexas has no state roofing licence, and city rules differ: some require contractor registration, some run a voluntary registry, some neither. Ask this company and your local permit office.
Confirm this licence yourself at web.rcat.net/rcat/search — search #03-0306 or the company name.
Confirm this yourself: ask the company for their certificate of insurance (COI). Note that RCAT's Licensed Roofing Contractor credential (CRRL, RRL or CRL) is earned and held by a named individual at a company, not by the business itself, which is why we name that person above where we know it; Texas issues no company roofing license at all. RCAT and NTRCA status can be checked in their own public directories (RCAT, NTRCA) — use the "Licensed"/"Accredited" filter to see more than plain membership. GAF's contractor verification tool and Owens Corning's Texas locator confirm those tiers directly; CertainTeed doesn't offer a comparable self-serve lookup, so ask to see that certificate in person. BBB accreditation and rating are on bbb.org. Houston's own published registered-roofer list is years out of date, so it isn't cited here at all — confirm registration by contacting the city directly. Corpus Christi's STAR program has its own online contractor registry — for any other city or county registration claim, confirm directly with that jurisdiction's permit office.
Certifications
BBB Accredited Business (A+ rating, accredited since 2007)Verify on BBB ↗
Earned from AVCO Roofing Commercial's insurance verification, live Google rating, and standing in Longview. Every badge links back to this profile so anyone can confirm it, and it updates automatically if the underlying status changes.
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Frequently asked
Does Texas require a state roofing licence?
No. Texas has no state roofing licence and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation does not administer one for roofers. Anyone can legally call themselves a roofer here, which is why insurance proof, RCAT standing and local reputation carry the weight.
What is RCAT and what does AVCO's Longview registration show?
RCAT is the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas, a statewide trade association founded in 1975. AVCO's Longview record appears in the RCAT directory under Commercial and Residential Roofing License 03-0306 with Ronnie Lollar as the listed contact and a member since date of 2016.
Is an RCAT Member the same as an RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor?
No, and the difference matters. Membership means the company pays association dues. The RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor credential (CRRL, RRL or CRL) is separately earned through RCAT's own testing and requirements. Always ask which one a contractor actually holds.
Is the Longview office a real branch or just a mailing address?
It is a real branch. 127 South Spur 63 appears on AVCO's own contact page, on its BBB business profile as a listed location, in the RCAT directory, and it has its own separate Google Business Profile distinct from the Tyler head office.
Why does hail matter so much for a Gregg County roof?
East and North Texas sit in the corridor commonly called Hail Alley, and hail is the single biggest driver of roof replacement across the state. Hail bruises the asphalt mat and knocks off granules, which shortens shingle life even when the roof is not visibly leaking.
What are Class 4 impact resistant shingles and are they worth it in Longview?
Class 4 is the top rating in the UL 2218 steel ball impact test. Many Texas insurers offer a premium discount for a Class 4 roof. Ask your own carrier what discount applies before you choose, because the credit varies a lot between insurers.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Longview?
Texas has no statewide building code enforcement, so permitting and inspection rules are set city by city and county by county. Check directly with the City of Longview building department, and expect a reputable contractor to pull any required permit rather than asking you to do it.
Does WPI 8 windstorm certification apply here?
No. WPI 8 is the Texas Department of Insurance windstorm certificate required for TWIA coverage in the 14 first tier Gulf Coast counties. Gregg County is inland, so WPI 8 does not apply to a Longview roof. HVHZ is a Florida term and has no application anywhere in Texas.
What should I verify before signing a roofing contract in Texas?
Ask for a current certificate of general liability insurance and workers compensation naming you, get the full scope in writing with the shingle brand and line specified, confirm who pulls the permit, and confirm the warranty terms in writing. Never pay the full amount up front.
How does the insurance claim process usually work after a hail storm?
You file the claim with your carrier, an adjuster inspects, and the carrier issues a scope and payment based on replacement cost less your deductible and any depreciation held back until work is complete. You are legally responsible for your deductible in Texas, and a contractor offering to waive or absorb it is a serious red flag.
